TCL 406

Released February 2023

Essential (<$200)
TCL 406

Summary

Pros

  • Accurate and consistent autofocus performance

Cons

  • Inconsistent exposure when taking consecutive photos outdoors
  • Extremely poor charging experience
  • Poor efficiency because of a high discharge currents

Scores

Camera
Battery
! This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
52
camera
225th

in Global Ranking

16th

in Essential Ranking (<$200)

Overall Camera Score i
52
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 169
Top score
Oppo Find X8 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
55
110
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 170
Top score
Oppo Find X8 Ultra
Video i
52
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 166
Top score
Oppo Find X8 Ultra
87
battery
193rd

in Global Ranking

18th

in Essential Ranking (<$200)

Overall Battery Score i
87
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
99
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor Magic7 Lite
Charging i
74
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
83
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 11h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
2h02
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
3h13
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
1h20 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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TCL 406 battery

Specifications

164.6 x 75.4 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

4G
Dual SIM

Network

No water protection
No IP rating

Protection

Wired only

Charging

32 GB

Storage

Wide, Depth

Main camera
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